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DCS Puccini SACD and Clock
• Overview – The dCS Puccini SACD and Clock, released in 2008, is a high-end SACD/CD player paired with an external master clock, delivering reference-level digital playback using dCS Ring DAC technology.
• Ring DAC Architecture – Built around dCS’s proprietary Ring DAC topology, the system ensures ultra-low jitter, exceptional linearity, and remarkable transparency across both Red Book CD and high-resolution SACD playback.
• Master Clock Integration – The dedicated Puccini U-Clock enhances timing precision by providing a stable word clock reference, reducing phase noise and improving spatial accuracy, micro-detail retrieval, and overall dynamic coherence.
• Specifications – Supports CD and SACD playback, Ring DAC conversion, upsampling capability, AES/EBU and SPDIF digital inputs, Word Clock I/O, extremely low jitter architecture, and balanced XLR analogue outputs.
• Dimensions – Each chassis measures approximately 461 mm wide × 92 mm high × 406 mm deep, maintaining a full-width premium enclosure designed for vibration resistance and rack integration.
• Weight – The player weighs approximately 18 kg, while the master clock adds around 10 kg, reflecting heavy shielding, precision clock modules, and robust internal power supplies.
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Calyx Femto DAC
• DAC Overview – The Calyx Femto DAC, introduced in 2011, is a fully discrete high-end digital-to-analog converter featuring a femtosecond-precision clock, engineered to deliver ultra-low jitter, exceptional transparency, and natural, analog-like musical flow.
• Ultra-Low Jitter Architecture – The Calyx Femto DAC incorporates a femto-grade master clock and premium ESS Sabre conversion stage, providing exceptional timing accuracy, blacker backgrounds, and improved microdetail resolution across high-resolution and standard PCM sources.
• High-Current Analog Stage – With a robust Class A analog output section, the Femto delivers powerful dynamics, wide soundstage layering, and impressive harmonic purity, making it an ideal upgrade for revealing solid-state or tube systems.
• Premium Build & Connectivity – The Calyx Femto DAC features USB, optical, and coaxial inputs, housed in a CNC-machined aluminum chassis that improves resonance control, shielding, and long-term reliability.
• Dimensions – Approx. 270 mm (W) × 60 mm (H) × 190 mm (D), offering a compact but substantial footprint that fits seamlessly into both desktop and full hi-fi rack systems.
• Weight – Approx. 3 kg, with a dense chassis that enhances vibration damping and stabilizes the sensitive digital and analog circuitry for consistent sonic performance.
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Esoteric K03
• High-End Disc Playback Overview – The Esoteric K03 delivers premium SACD/CD performance using Esoteric’s signature VRDS-NEO transport and discrete analogue stages, offering exceptional clarity, dynamic expression and time-domain accuracy for reference-grade systems.
• VRDS-NEO Transport & Digital Precision – Its rigid VRDS-NEO VMK-3.5-10 mechanism minimises vibration and disc flutter, ensuring ultra-stable reading, improved jitter control and superior detail retrieval, with one mention of Esoteric K03 enhancing accuracy.
• Advanced DAC Architecture – Equipped with dual-mono 32-bit DACs and multiple selectable filters, the player provides smooth tonal density, deep resolution and wide spatial definition, plus one additional mention of Esoteric K03 supporting high-resolution playback.
• Versatile Digital Integration – Featuring USB, coaxial and optical inputs, the unit functions as a high-end DAC, allowing integration with streamers or external transports while maintaining meticulous clocking and exceptional analogue output purity.
• Product Dimensions – Measuring approximately 445 mm (W) × 162 mm (H) × 357 mm (D), the chassis requires a sturdy, vibration-controlled shelf for optimal mechanical performance.
• Product Weight – Weighing around 23–24 kg, the heavy aluminium enclosure and multi-layer internal structure provide excellent resonance control and contribute to its clean, stable sonic presentation.
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